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Solve the equation for y. Type out your steps to solve this problem as you are showing your work:

4y – 4 = 2y + 8

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y = 6

4y - 4 = 2y + 8
subtract 2y from both sides
2y - 4 = 8
add 4 to both sides
2y = 12
divide both sides by 2
y = 6
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